ThriftyFun Logo
Home   Find   Ask   Share   Answer   Join   Index   Login  
 
 User Login:  Username:    Password:      Forgot It?  | Join ThriftyFun!

 Food Tips & Info
 - Advice
 - Baking
 - BBQ and Grill
 - Beans and Rice
 - Beverages
 - Books
 - Bread
 - Breakfast
 - Candy
 - Canning
 - Cheap Meals
 - Conversions
 - Cooking From Scratch
 - Cooking Tips
 - Couponing
 - Crockpot Cooking
 - Dairy
 - Dieting
 - Dining Out
 - Dry Storage
 - Drying
 - Eggs
 - Food Fixes
 - Food Garnishes
 - Food Info
 - Food Safety
 - Freezer Meals
 - Freezing
 - Fruit
 - Grocery Shopping
 - Growing
 - Healthy Eating
 - Helpful Hints
 - Herbs and Spices
 - Jam and Jelly
 - Kitchen Tools
 - Leftovers
 - Links
 - Meat
 - Microwave Cooking
 - Miscellaneous
 - School and Work Lunch
 - Seafood
 - Snacks
 - Soup
 - Storage
 - Substitutions
 - Time Savers
 - Using...
   - Chiles
   - Fruit
   - Herbs and Spices
   - Other
   - Vegetables
 - Vegetables

RSS Feed
About Us
Media
Advertising
Contact Us
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

Food Tips & Info - Using...

Do you have a food related question? Click here to submit a request! Click here to share your food tips.
Previous 10 Showing 11-20 of 38 Articles Next 10
line
Using Shrimp Paste
Shrimp paste is small fermented shrimp used in many South East Asian cuisines. Also Known As:Balachan, trassi, terasi, mam tôm, Ngapi, Hom ha, Hay koh, bagoong alamang.
Posted on: 10/06/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Asafoetida
Asafoetida is native to Iran. The spice is made from the dried resin like gum that comes from within the stem. When made into a ghee the smell and flavor will resemble sauteed onion or garlic.
Posted on: 09/22/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Argan Oil
Argan oil is produced in Morocco by Berber women. In recent years this oil has been discovered by western cosmetic companies which praise this oil for its skin benefits.
Posted on: 09/22/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Rhubarb
I'd like to know about other uses of rhubarb, so far I can only use to cook with strawberry and sugar to eat. Is there some recipe with salt for good use of my rhubarb plants ?
Posted on: 07/24/2008 | 8 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Aji Amarillo
Aji Amarillo is a yellow chile pepper common in Peruvian dishes. Sometimes you can find this variety of chile green or orange as well depending on the maturity of the fruit. It has mild to medium heat.
Posted on: 04/08/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Baharat
Baharat is a spice blend is used in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Depending on the country in which this spice mix is prepared there may be variations of the spices included.
Posted on: 04/07/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Almond Extract
Almond extract is made from bitter almond oil and ethyl alcohol, it is strong and sweet used in many baked goods.
Posted on: 04/02/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Anaheim Chile Peppers (New Mexican Chiles)
Anaheim peppers also known as New Mexican chiles, can range in heat level depending on where they are cultivated, maturity level, and how they are prepared. These chiles range in color from light green to red. These peppers are commonly used in decorative chile hangings called ristras.
Posted on: 03/31/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Aleppo Pepper
Aleppo Pepper is named after where it comes from Aleppo, Syria, which is one of the oldest cities in history. This pepper is somewhat fruity and cumin like in flavor with moderate spice level.
Posted on: 03/31/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Using Agar-agar (Kanten)
Agar-Agar is a flavorless gelling agent, made from seaweed. Agar-Agar is a great substitute for gelatin. It can be used to make all sorts of interesting meals, savory and sweet. Agar-agar has gained popularity over the years to help with dieting. It contains no calories and is high in dietary fiber.
Posted on: 03/27/2008 | 2 Feedback(s)
(1x1 graphic)
line
Previous 10 Showing 11-20 of 38 Articles Next 10

(1x1 graphic)

(1x1 graphic )
(1x1 graphic )
(1x1 graphic )

© 1997-2009 ThriftyFun.com - Design by Cumuli Design
Disclaimer: ThriftyFun.com cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property when following any advice given on this site. Read the full disclaimer. If you find any information on ThriftyFun.com or in our newsletters that is either erroneous and/or potentially harmful to others, please Contact Us, immediately.